.DEV Domain Extension

The .DEV domain is a specialized extension built for developers, programmers, and technology projects. Short, modern, and widely recognized in the web community, it instantly signals a website related to software development or digital innovation. Perfect for applications, tools, portfolios, and technical environments, .DEV gives your project a professional and developer-focused identity.

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When should you choose a .DEV domain?

A .DEV domain immediately strengthens your technical credibility and speaks directly to a specialized audience. It improves name recall, modernizes your brand image, and clearly positions your project within the development and technology ecosystem.

If your work is code-driven, .DEV makes that expertise clear from the start.

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Projects and applications

Ideal for showcasing software, SaaS platforms, APIs, web tools, or apps in development.

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Developer portfolios

Perfect for presenting skills, projects, Git repositories, and professional achievements.

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Technical documentation

Great for guides, wikis, staging environments, or resources created for technical teams.

The information below outlines the main technical characteristics of the .DEV domain, based on registry rules and international DNS standards.

Technical characteristics of the .DEV domain

FeatureDetails
TLD name.DEV
TLD typeGeneric top-level domain (gTLD)
RegistryCharleston Road Registry Inc.
Registration period1 to 10 years
Grace period35 days
Redemption period30 days
Allowed name servers1 to 13
IDN supportYes (Internationalized Domain Names)
Domain transferAuthorization code required; 5-day transfer period
Root server updatesReal-time

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